Early USA-LITE anglehead flashlight
Jaime Abreu sent me photos of a USA LITE crookneck flashlight that doesn’t have the TL-122-A markings, but instead has the USA LITE on both sides where you would have the TL-122-A designation. According to the gentleman he bought it from:
“This is one the earliest, if not THE EARLIEST, Brass-bodied Flashlights supplied to the USMC and the Army, designated TL-122-A by both USA LITE and EVEREADY. This is NOT an example made for the civilian market or a post-war production, but one of the first QMC Contracts that USA LITE rushed out before the model number ‘TL-122-A’ was required to be moulded into the cast alloy Angle-Head.”
It’s the first I heard about this, but I am inclined to go along with the idea that the branded versions pre-date the TL-122-A marked bodies. Indeed, they would have required a different die to press or cast them. If anyone has any evidence or stories to confirm or deny this, you are welcome.
Read the complete article on TL-122 flashlights here
I have found this torch in my dads belongings i just wondered if it is worth anything ?If a collector would be interested in it?
Hello Ann, maybe you can send some photos of it? Regards, Wouter
I found a TL122 torch in a old tool box wondering what year it is and what it is worth
Hi Joshua, you can send me an email and I’ll have a look at it.
I have one that’s for sure been used but in great condition and no I’m not lying, with the ORIGINAL BULB, and to my demise, all In working order! I also have a French ray-o-light 2cell dec 30th 1913 flashlight all original in working condition and for it to be a 1913 I must say it’s decently bright as a 2cell bulb sits in it. I do want to sell them though being I have a bunch of antiques from over the past few years including more lights that I’ve just not yet had time to look at and into.